Aware.Prepare.Prevent Campaign

Aware.Prepare.Prevent Campaign

To do its job effectively, the FBI works with both government and private sector partners every day and at every level. In some cases, these partnerships directly support our investigations and operations. In other cases, they enable mutually beneficial information sharing that help us to better understand emerging threats and foster crime prevention initiatives.

In 2012, the Norfolk FBI and its partners launched a campaign called Aware.Prepare.Prevent (APP) to educate the community on a variety of topics and local threats. All APP seminars are free; however, registration is highly recommended. For more information about this campaign or to register for a seminar, please call (757) 609-2595 or e-mail vanessa.torres@ic.fbi.gov.

Upcoming APP Seminars and Events

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015Topic: Crimes Against ChildrenTime: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Location: Great Bridge High School, 301 West Hanbury Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322Description: It’s heartbreaking, and it happens. Virtually every day, children are exploited and lured away from their families by cyber sexual predators. The FBI is deeply committed to stopping these crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice through our Violent Crimes Against Children Program.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - CANCELEDTopic: Public CorruptionTime: 4:00 p.m.Location: Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320Description: Public corruption poses a fundamental threat to our national security and way of life. It impacts everything from how well our borders are secured and our neighborhoods protected, and it takes a significant toll on our pocketbooks, wasting billions in tax dollars every year. The FBI is singularly situated to combat this corruption, with the skills and capabilities to run complex undercover operations and surveillance.

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015Topic: Interfaith/Law Enforcement DialogueTime: 6:00 p.m.Location: Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320Description: The goal of this free event is to promote respect and mutual understanding among all faiths, cultures, and law enforcement. This event is being hosted by the Norfolk FBI, Chesapeake Police Department, the Norfolk Chapter of the Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and community partners. Please bring a guest and help us to overcome stereotypes, encourage collaboration, and promote diversity and inclusion.

Date/Time/Location:TBDTopic: Video Presentation (37 minutes) “The Company Man” and DiscussionDescription: Theft of trade secrets and economic espionage is a significant and sustained threat to the nation’s economy and requires constant vigilance. Attendees will learn how the FBI is working to investigate and apprehend targets pursuing economic espionage against the United States.